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ML52 UUN

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

192,476 mi
Last recorded192,476 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 UUN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 192,476 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 184,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 184,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 169,818 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 164,010 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 152,818 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2011 152,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

o/s/r driveshaft outter cv boot leaking grease

Pass 25 Aug 2010 138,320 miles

airbag light on

Pass 24 Aug 2009 120,161 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight knock from n/s/f

slight play in o/s/f steering

Pass 15 Aug 2008 104,825 miles

both front tyre treads getting low

engine management light on

Fail 14 Aug 2008 104,825 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyre treads getting low

engine management light on

Pass 10 Aug 2007 88,899 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 88,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 73,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Sep 2005 52,753 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 52,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning lamp stays on

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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ML52 UUN is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 87,108 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML52 UUN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ML52 UUN is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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